Taking a big step forward in production quality, this Jim Rooney-produced album captures Nanci's voice beautifully. Some of her finest singing is here, accompanied by a large cast of seasoned supporting musicians. The songs cover a greater variety of styles and tempos, and include Bill Staines' "Roseville Fair," Lyle Lovett's "If I Were the Woman You Wanted," and the title song from Pat Alger. Among Nanci's own numbers are "Time Alone," "Friend Out in the Madness," and "Daddy Said," each of which combines lovely melodies and lyrics. "Spin on a Red Brick Floor" is her tribute to the Anderson Fair music club in Houston. An album this good comes out once in a VERY blue moon.

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